Help Other Kids with Celiac Disease!
Be an Awareness All-Star and Win Cool Prizes
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is running a special fundraiser just for kids. By creating your own fundraising page, you'll help NFCA make a difference for other kids with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, just like you!
Start Now | All-Star Awards | Bonus Points
Start Now:
Ask your parent/guardian for permission to be an Awareness All-Star. Then hop on the computer and get started!
1. Go NFCA's Awareness All-Stars page at www.firstgiving.com/celiacawareness/allstars.
2. Click "Join Now" to create your own fundraising page. You'll have to answer a few questions as you set it up. Ask your parent or guardian for help if you need it!
3. Write about your experience with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and why you want to help other gluten-free kids. Upload a photo of yourself or your family, so everyone can see how happy and healthy you are on a gluten-free diet!
4. Email your family members, friends, coach, camp counselor, and anyone else and tell them about your fundraiser. You can also mail handwritten letters to tell people about it. Make sure to include a link to your special fundraising page!
*To make it easier, you can copy and paste information from our Donation Sheet (it's on this page) or print it off for mailed letters. It tells your friends and family members how to donate.
See Sample Stories, Letters and Donation Sheet
5. Check your special fundraising page every couple of days to see who donated and how much you've raised.
Frequently Asked Questions »
All-Star Awards:
When you sign up, get ready to earn prizes!
Each week, NFCA will update the Awareness All-Stars Roster to show which award level you’ve reached. Your level will depend on the amount of points you’ve scored: 1 point for every dollar you’ve raised, plus bonus points for completing any of the activities listed below.
At the end of 2011, the three Awareness All-Stars with the most points will be named NFCA’s Awareness MVPs. They’ll be interviewed for a special podcast that will air on Kids Central.
See how far you can go!
Little League (0-100 points)
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Name listed on Kids Central
Varsity (101-250 points)
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Name listed on Kids Central
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Name listed in January 2012 NFCA newsletter
Minor League (251-500 points)
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Name listed on Kids Central
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Name listed in January 2012 NFCA newsletter
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Ian’s Natural Foods coupon
Major League (501-1,000 points)
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Name listed on Kids Central
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Name listed in January 2012 NFCA newsletter
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Ian’s Natural Foods coupon
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Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery surprise
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Chance to win Nick and the Shrinking Inner Spaceship (5 winners)
World Series (1,001 points or more)
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Name listed on Kids Central
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Name listed in January 2012 NFCA newsletter
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Ian’s Natural Foods coupon
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Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery surprise
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Chance to win Froose Brands Prize Pack #1 (10 Winners)
MVPs (Top 3 All-Stars)
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Name listed on Kids Central
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Name listed in January 2012 NFCA newsletter
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Special Kids Central podcast
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Special Kids Central article with your photo
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Ian’s Gluten-Free Prize Pack
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Froose Brands Gluten-Free Prize Pack #2
Learn more about these prizes in our Prize Details »
Bonus Points (It’s like Extra Credit!)
You can add points to your total score by doing any of the following. Be creative and show your gluten-free pride!
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Share your favorite gluten-free recipe: 25 points per recipe (maximum of 10 recipes)
Do you help your mom or dad cook in the kitchen? Share your favorite original gluten-free recipe by submitting the Kids Central Recipe Submission Form. Make sure to include all ingredients and steps needed to make it!
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Tell us your story: 50 points (maximum of 1 story)
What were your symptoms, and how were you diagnosed? Tell NFCA and we’ll post it in a future section of Kids Central. (Parents: Don’t worry, we’ll only include first names!)
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Review a gluten-free product: 25 points per review (maximum of 10 reviews)
Did you find a new gluten-free snack or meal that was really tasty? Tell us about it! Complete NFCA’s Hot Products for Kids form to earn these points.
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Create a video about celiac disease or the gluten-free diet: 100 points (maximum of 1 video)
Lights, camera, action! Record a video telling people about your experience with celiac disease OR why NFCA is important to your family. Email Cheryl at cmcevoy@celiaccentral.org to learn more about this bonus activity.